Harold Levin
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Harold Levin is an American
violist, composer, and conductor.
An Interlochen Arts graduate, Levin holds a BS
from Ball State University
, a MM
from the University of Cincinnati
, and a DMA
from Rutgers University
.
He has been a violist with the Louisville Orchestra
and has taught at the University of Nebraska, where he directed the Lincoln Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Levin has also served as conductor and Professor of Viola at the University of Memphis
, Western Illinois University
, and Bucknell University
. Levin has also been conductor of several youth orchestras; he was the principal conductor of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
. In addition, Levin also plays in several ensembles, including the Herrick Ensemble, and is a composer and frequent guest artist.
United States
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violist, composer, and conductor.
An Interlochen Arts graduate, Levin holds a BS
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
, a MM
Master of Music
The Master of Music is the first graduate degree in Music awarded by universities and music conservatories. The M.Mus. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy...
from the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
, and a DMA
Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a doctoral academic degree in music. The D.M.A. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy. The D.M.A...
from Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
.
He has been a violist with the Louisville Orchestra
Louisville Orchestra
The Louisville Orchestra is the primary orchestra in Louisville, Kentucky and has been called the cornerstone of the Louisville arts scene. It was founded in 1937 by Robert Whitney and Charles Farnsley, Mayor of Louisville...
and has taught at the University of Nebraska, where he directed the Lincoln Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Levin has also served as conductor and Professor of Viola at the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
, Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became...
, and Bucknell University
Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the town of Lewisburg, 30 miles southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles north of Harrisburg. The university consists of the College of...
. Levin has also been conductor of several youth orchestras; he was the principal conductor of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra is one of the nation's notable youth orchestras, serving the central Florida region for many years. The organization is currently celebrating its 54th season....
. In addition, Levin also plays in several ensembles, including the Herrick Ensemble, and is a composer and frequent guest artist.